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Cryptoadvocate publishes the Cryptocurrency Workbook 2025

To support online and onsite operations in time for distribution at the DEFCON security convention, the Cryptocurrency Advocate has published and released its annual Cryptocurrency Workbook 2025.

• https://www.cryptocurrencyvillage.cc/docs/

The workbook is a collection of information intending to help those searching for cryptocurrency education and guidance. Most content focuses on training and contest activities provided at DEFCON and similar events, but some chapters contain general purpose information useful for any research and study of cryptocurrency technology.

A Perfect Trifecta Reached at Cryptocurrency Areas of DEFCON

In this 2025 year of the wood snake, Cryptocurrency areas at DEFCON expanded to:

• https://defcon.org/html/defcon-33/dc-33-vendors.html#orga_41137
• https://www.defcon.org/html/defcon-33/dc-33-contests.html#orga_41058
• https://www.defcon.org/html/defcon-33/dc-33-communities.html#orga_41007

We've programmed each area to offer unique content. Find physical goods in DEFCON Vendors, interactive workshops in DEFCON Communities, and challenging competitions in DEFCON Contests.

Enlisting almost thirty volunteers to manage our areas, we built a team consisting of organisers, instructors, speakers, and contest judges. Come see us to experience offensive security in financial technology!

The Cryptocurrency Village Releases its Workshop Schedule

Speakers and instructors have designed a series of finance technology workshops at the forthcoming DEFCON security convention in Las Vegas. This week the Cryptocurrency Village released a schedule and officially opened for student registrations.

https://www.cryptocurrencyvillage.cc/learn/

An attractive package of workshop materials is available to students, to take home for continued learning.

Defcon accepts Cryptocurrency Advocate as a Vendor

Exciting News! Defcon has officially welcomed Cryptocurrency Advocate as a conference vendor. Get ready for a fusion of cutting edge cryptocurrency innovation and top tier cybersecurity insights in a vending package you can visit at Defcon this August 8-10 2025.

https://www.defcon.org/html/defcon-33/dc-33-vendors.html

Find us in Hall 4 where all Defcon vendors distribute their goods. Products include electronics, textiles, and other branded merchandise.

The Cryptocurrency Advocate Website Launches

We wrote a website for visitors to our premium events taking place this August at Defcon in Las Vegas.

https://www.cryptocurrencyvillage.cc/
https://www.cryptocyberchallenge.com/

You can sign up to attend a workshop, compete in a contest, or propose an instructor. See you at Defcon!

Crypto Deregulation on the Radar

After a dozen nations completed integration or clarification of rules governing cryptocurrency, a trend towards deregulation is developing. Several governments are working to make cryptocurrency adoption more attractive in their countries.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/08/crypto-deregulation-trump

The Cryptocurrency Village receives an assignment at DEFCON 33

Managers at DEFCON approved hosting content proposed by the Cryptocurrency Village at DEFCON 33, taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center on 7-10 August 2025. The village occupies space in the DEFCON Communities area of the LVCC West Hall 4. See you at DEFCON!

The Cryptocurrency Cyber Challenge to take place at DEFCON 33

Managers at DEFCON approved hosting of the Cryptocurrency Cyber Challenge at DEFCON 33, taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center on 7-10 August 2025. The contest occupies space in the DEFCON Communities area of the LVCC West Hall 4. Come to the contest to meet us!

Opening of the first Cryptocurrency Advocate Nostr account

We're opening a new Nostr account to publish on behalf of the recently assembled group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts organising security educational events. Enjoy!